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Aecom
Jan 23, 2026
Principal Civil Design Engineer
Aecom Manchester, UK
Job Description Start here. Grow here.    AECOM's  Manchester office  needs a Principal Civil Design Engineer to join the team. You will undertake project management, drive forward various civil infrastructure-related commercial and residential development projects, and help develop the Company’s business. The Business Unit is highly multidisciplinary, comprising civil and highway, structural, mechanical, and electrical/process engineers, architects, project managers, and surveyors. Our market sectors include industrial development and logistics, airports, infrastructure development/regeneration, and Government Agency/Local Authority projects. Here’s what you’ll do: Be commercially aware and able to lead a team of engineers and technicians, to programme workloads and successfully deliver projects to time, budget and quality. To provide wide-ranging highways, drainage, and associated infrastructure design and project management expertise to deliver multi-disciplinary...
Aecom
Jan 23, 2026
Principal Civil Design Engineer
Aecom Manchester, UK
Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the worldâs most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description...
Stantec
Jan 23, 2026
Principal Civil Design Engineer - Transmission & Distribution
Stantec Manchester, UK
Are you a talented Experienced Civil Design Engineer with a passion for the energy sector? Do you want to deliver sustainable projects that make a difference in the face of unprecedented challenges? The UK&I energy sector is undergoing a seismic shift. Surging demand, stricter regulations, and ambitious net-zero goals are driving groundbreaking innovation. Here's your chance to be at the heart of it all. We are interested in speaking with Principal Civil Design Engineers with experience in the Energy/Power sector to join us in any of our offices across the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to get involved in a wide variety of projects, across various technical disciplines with clients across country. These projects can include Energy from Waste, Solar, Interconnectors, Windfarms, Substations, OHL, energy building design, protection systems, connections schemes, etc. You would be joining a growing and collaborative team, working in partnership with a variety of clients to...
Jacobs
Jan 23, 2026
Principal Civil Design Engineer - Water
Jacobs Manchester, UK
Market Water At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Your impact As part of Jacobs’ Water and Environment team, you’ll be at the forefront of one of the most exciting periods of investment in the UK and Ireland’s water sector. With billions being invested to reshape and future-proof water infrastructure, your work will directly influence how communities access clean, sustainable water for generations to come. You’ll help build and strengthen strategic partnerships with major water companies, contributing to every stage of the project lifecycle from feasibility and planning to design, construction, operations, and maintenance. With Jacobs’ extensive portfolio of multi-year frameworks and global...
Jacobs
Jan 23, 2026
Principal Civil Design Engineer - Water
Jacobs Warrington, UK
Market Water At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Your impact As part of Jacobs’ Water and Environment team, you’ll be at the forefront of one of the most exciting periods of investment in the UK and Ireland’s water sector. With billions being invested to reshape and future-proof water infrastructure, your work will directly influence how communities access clean, sustainable water for generations to come. You’ll help build and strengthen strategic partnerships with major water companies, contributing to every stage of the project lifecycle from feasibility and planning to design, construction, operations, and maintenance. With Jacobs’ extensive portfolio of multi-year frameworks and global...
Stantec
Jan 23, 2026
Principal/Senior HV Cable Design Engineer - Energy | Expression of Interest
Stantec Manchester, UK
Are you an experienced HV Cable Design Engineer looking for exciting new challenges? Enter our talent pool for future opportunities! The transmission and distribution sector is rapidly transforming against a backdrop of growing demand, regulatory changes, ambitious carbon reduction targets and new innovations in technology. Due to continued growth, we are open to speaking with experienced HV Cable Design Engineers for future opportunities. We are open to exploring future opportunities in line with our growth across ideally Principal/Senior Engineer levels in our Energy Team. This team presents an exciting opportunity to get involved in a wide variety of projects, across various technical disciplines with clients across country. These projects can include HVDC, interconnectors, windfarms, substations, OHL, geotechnical solutions, building design, protection systems, LVAC, FEED, new builds, refurbishment works, connections schemes etc. The role is to work as part of the Cable...
GRAHAM Group
Jan 23, 2026
Principal Temporary Works Design Engineer - Manchester
GRAHAM Group Manchester, UK
About The Role PRINCIPAL TEMPORARY WORKS DESIGN ENGINEER - Permanent Opportunity DIVISION: Civil Engineering LOCATION: Manchester Benefits: Car Allowance; Subsidised Private Medical Cover; Life Assurance Scheme, Contributory Pension, 35 Days annual leave (Including Public Holidays)  The successful candidate will contribute to the successful delivery of a broad range of civil, structural & geotechnical temporary works designs throughout the GRAHAM business. Provide technical support and solutions for live projects and tenders, ensuring all solutions are safe, buildable and in full accordance with GRAHAM Policies and Procedures for temporary works. We have a team of experienced professionally qualified engineers and technicians, with a wide range of technical knowledge within civil, structural, and geotechnical engineering disciplines. In addition, we also offer services such as 3D Cad, Navisworks, 3D Laser Scanning, BIM Visualisation and Vehicle Swept...
RPS Group
Jan 23, 2026
Principal Electrical Design Engineer (Water)
RPS Group Manchester, UK
Principal Electrical Design Engineer (Water) We are currently in the market to recruit multiple Principal Electrical Design Engineers (Water) for a variety of major long-term frameworks across the UK. In addition to a range of long-term programmes across the UK water industry RPS, and Tetra Tech, have successfully won a £100 million single-award framework from United Utilities to support the improvement of river health across the Northwest of England. RPS has been working with United Utilities for over 20 years on innovative projects. As we move towards AMP8, this is an exciting time to be working in the water industry, and collaborating with passionate organisations, gives our people the opportunity to create positive change. Under this 10-year framework, RPS will drive program optimisation, develop solutions, and select the preferred options based on best value, lowest carbon, and cost. Our mission is to deliver exceptional water services to...
Aecom
Jan 23, 2026
Principal Cable System Design Engineer
Aecom Manchester, UK
Job Description Start here. Grow here. We are seeking a Principal Cable System Design Engineer to join our expanding Transmission & Distribution (T&D) team within AECOM. This is a senior role within the business, with responsibility for driving technical excellence, leading complex projects, and supporting strategic client engagement across a broad portfolio of high-voltage infrastructure schemes. As a Principal Engineer, you will play a critical role in the planning, design, and delivery of cable systems across multiple voltage levels. Our clients include Transmission System Operators, Distribution Network Operators, private developers , and international energy majors across the UK and globally. You will act as a trusted advisor to clients, and contribute to developing our technical standards, innovation strategy, and digital delivery approach within the cable engineering space. This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the forefront of energy transition,...
Stantec
Jan 23, 2026
Principal/Senior HV Cable Design Engineer - Energy
Stantec Manchester, UK
Are you an experienced HV Cable Design Engineer looking for exciting new challenges? Enter our talent pool for future opportunities! The transmission and distribution sector is rapidly transforming against a backdrop of growing demand, regulatory changes, ambitious carbon reduction targets and new innovations in technology. Due to continued growth, we are open to speaking with experienced HV Cable Design Engineers. We are open to exploring future opportunities in line with our growth across ideally Principal/Senior Engineer levels in our Energy Team. This team presents an exciting opportunity to get involved in a wide variety of projects, across various technical disciplines with clients across country. These projects can include HVDC, interconnectors, windfarms, substations, OHL, geotechnical solutions, building design, protection systems, LVAC, FEED, new builds, refurbishment works, connections schemes etc. The role is to work as part of the Cable team on electrical...
Stantec
Jan 23, 2026
Electrical Design Engineer (Experienced, Senior, Principal or Senior Principal) - Energy
Stantec Manchester, UK
The UK&I energy sector is undergoing a seismic shift. Surging demand, stricter regulations, and ambitious net-zero goals are driving groundbreaking innovation. Here's your chance to be at the heart of it all. Are you a passionate experienced Electrical Engineer with experience of working with HV and EHV voltages with experience of working with UK requirements/regulations? We are looking to recruit experienced Electrical Design Engineers at varying level of seniority from Experienced (ideally Chartered), to Senior, Principal and Senior Principal levels) to join the team across the UK. You will have the opportunity to get involved in wide range of projects including energy from waste, solar, interconnectors, windfarms, substations, OHL, energy building design, protection systems, LVAC, pump stations, etc. For more info on our projects, hear what our team have to say here . As a Principal/Senior Electrical Engineer, you will play a key role in all aspects of projects, from...
Aecom
Jan 23, 2026
Principal Cable System Design Engineer
Aecom Manchester, UK
Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We’re one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description...
RPS Group
Jan 23, 2026
Principal Electrical Design Engineer (Water)
RPS Group Warrington, UK
Principal Electrical Design Engineer (Water) We are currently in the market to recruit multiple Principal Electrical Design Engineers (Water) for a variety of major long-term frameworks across the UK. In addition to a range of long-term programmes across the UK water industry RPS, and Tetra Tech, have successfully won a £100 million single-award framework from United Utilities to support the improvement of river health across the Northwest of England. RPS has been working with United Utilities for over 20 years on innovative projects. As we move towards AMP8, this is an exciting time to be working in the water industry, and collaborating with passionate organisations, gives our people the opportunity to create positive change. Under this 10-year framework, RPS will drive program optimisation, develop solutions, and select the preferred options based on best value, lowest carbon, and cost. Our mission is to deliver exceptional water services to...
Galliford Try
Jan 23, 2026
Temporary Works Design Engineer
Galliford Try Warrington, UK
Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner. Temporary Works Design Engineer - Environment Can be based anywhere in the UK What you will be doing: As Temporary Works Design Engineer you will be responsible for all activities associated with the production of Temporary Works Design in compliance with the Business Management Systems (BMS) and CDM regulations, as part of a team providing design and design checking services for a full range of temporary works from excavations and working platforms to formwork, falsework & scaffolding. The services also include alternative solutions, value engineering, buildability and problem/defect resolution including specification compliance issues. About You: Civil...
Stantec
Jan 23, 2026
Principal/Senior HV Cable Design Engineer - Energy | Expression of Interest
Stantec Warrington, UK
Are you an experienced HV Cable Design Engineer looking for exciting new challenges? Enter our talent pool for future opportunities! The transmission and distribution sector is rapidly transforming against a backdrop of growing demand, regulatory changes, ambitious carbon reduction targets and new innovations in technology. Due to continued growth, we are open to speaking with experienced HV Cable Design Engineers for future opportunities. We are open to exploring future opportunities in line with our growth across ideally Principal/Senior Engineer levels in our Energy Team. This team presents an exciting opportunity to get involved in a wide variety of projects, across various technical disciplines with clients across country. These projects can include HVDC, interconnectors, windfarms, substations, OHL, geotechnical solutions, building design, protection systems, LVAC, FEED, new builds, refurbishment works, connections schemes etc. The role is to work as part of the Cable...
Galliford Try
Jan 23, 2026
Civil Senior Design Engineer
Galliford Try Warrington, UK
Note for Recruitment Agencies:  We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.  We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.  Civil Senior Design Engineer - Environment Location: Solihull / Grangemouth (Scotland) / Nottingham (Annesley) / Warrington / Bristol Other locations may be considered   What you will be doing: As Senior Design Engineer you will be an important member of the Engineering Design Team and will be required to work with the Principal Engineer(s), Design Team, Design Manager(s) and Design Leads to deliver design to the highest quality to GT process and in compliance with the BMS and H&S Regulations. This is a technical role, engaged directly on projects, which requires competency in technical design delivery in the water and wastewater industry. The Senior...
Galliford Try
Jan 23, 2026
Digital Visualisation Design Engineer
Galliford Try Warrington, UK
Job Title: Digital Visualisation Design Engineer Location: Warrington Division: Environment About Us: Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction businesses with a strong reputation for delivering projects that create positive, lasting change for communities. As a FTSE organisation, we employ over , people across the business and offer long-term career opportunities across diverse projects and teams. Our Environment Business: Following various acquisitions, we are now the largest Tier contractor operating in the UK Water / Environment sector, with an annual portfolio exceeding £m. We’ve brought all engineering design disciplines into a dedicated business unit to deliver in-house expertise across our regional teams nationwide. Purpose of the Role: As a Digital Visualisation Design Engineer, you will play a key role in creating high-quality visual content to support design development, stakeholder engagement and business development...
Stantec
Jan 23, 2026
Principal/Senior HV Cable Design Engineer - Energy
Stantec Warrington, UK
Are you an experienced HV Cable Design Engineer looking for exciting new challenges? Enter our talent pool for future opportunities! The transmission and distribution sector is rapidly transforming against a backdrop of growing demand, regulatory changes, ambitious carbon reduction targets and new innovations in technology. Due to continued growth, we are open to speaking with experienced HV Cable Design Engineers. We are open to exploring future opportunities in line with our growth across ideally Principal/Senior Engineer levels in our Energy Team. This team presents an exciting opportunity to get involved in a wide variety of projects, across various technical disciplines with clients across country. These projects can include HVDC, interconnectors, windfarms, substations, OHL, geotechnical solutions, building design, protection systems, LVAC, FEED, new builds, refurbishment works, connections schemes etc. The role is to work as part of the Cable team on electrical...
RPS Group
Jan 23, 2026
Principal Electrical Design Engineer (Water)
RPS Group Sheffield, UK
Principal Electrical Design Engineer (Water) We are currently in the market to recruit multiple Principal Electrical Design Engineers (Water) for a variety of major long-term frameworks across the UK. In addition to a range of long-term programmes across the UK water industry RPS, and Tetra Tech, have successfully won a £100 million single-award framework from United Utilities to support the improvement of river health across the Northwest of England. RPS has been working with United Utilities for over 20 years on innovative projects. As we move towards AMP8, this is an exciting time to be working in the water industry, and collaborating with passionate organisations, gives our people the opportunity to create positive change. Under this 10-year framework, RPS will drive program optimisation, develop solutions, and select the preferred options based on best value, lowest carbon, and cost. Our mission is to deliver exceptional water services to...
Joseph Gallagher Limited
Jan 23, 2026
Principal Design Engineer - Tunnels/Microtunnelling/Pipejacking
Joseph Gallagher Limited Leeds, UK
Our capabilities range from intricate traditional hand tunnelling techniques, to cutting-edge construction methods on large scale tunnelling projects. We have equal reputation in the residential development market for low to high rise concrete frame structures. Integral to the construction capability is the technical design consultancy we provide in the form of design development, permanent works and temporary works design. Our work is both exciting and fast paced, and as a division we are expanding, with a growing workbook portfolio. We are seeking a Principal Engineer to join our Design team, based in Leeds You will be a highly competent engineer, with a proven track record of leading a team in a similar position of Principal Engineer, in a dynamic and fast paced environment. As well as developing the capability of the team so that we are recognised as a center of expertise, the role will require you to produce designs, check those of others and approve designs issued both...
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